2 Boilers

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for the procurement of two boilers with pump, specifically targeting the Chase Field Unit Maintenance in Beeville, TX. The invitation for bids (IFB) number IW208567 requires either Neotherm model WTBH1000NXNX1 or Advanced Thermal Hydronic KN-10 boilers or approved equivalent models. Detailed specifications mandate high condensing efficiency, modulation down to 10% of full fire, a low NOx-75 PSI ASME rated pressure relief valve, sealed combustion chamber, and electronic PID modulating control. The boilers must have a minimum BTU requirement of 1,000,000 and minimum water volume of 45GPM. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or via hard copy to the Huntsville office, with electronic submissions preferred in Microsoft Office formats or PDF. The deadline for submitting questions is February 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM (CST), and the final bid opening is scheduled for March 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The bid requires vendors to obtain Texas Identification Numbers (T.I.N.S.) and Federal Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) prior to contract award. Pricing must be submitted as F.O.B. destination prepaid and allowed, with freight charges to be specified by the bidder. The manufacturer's standard warranty must be provided, though the specific warranty period was not detailed in the documents. Payment terms are structured as net 30 days after receipt of an uncontested invoice, goods receipt, or service completion. TDCJ reserves the right to make awards based on low line item bid, low total of line items, or other combinations that serve the State's best interest. While no specific budget range was provided, the procurement is for two industrial boilers, suggesting a potentially significant investment in facility infrastructure.